Bethlehem, PA vs Pawtucket, RI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Bethlehem leads in crime level (5.6 vs 8.4). Pawtucket leads in walk score (71 vs 59). Bethlehem leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | Pawtucket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 71.2 (#1011) |
| Population | 78,300 | 75,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $403,719 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $62,799 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | D+14.4 |
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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
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71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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